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COLD SPRING INNOVATION CORPORATION
RENOVATING FORMER INDIANAPOLIS VA HOSPITAL
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August 2026
PROGRESS Restroom and water fountain wall and floor tile Complete site water Completed cupola Hydronic piping rough-ins Drywall hanging and finishing Under slab plumbing rough-ins Electrical panels and equipment Setting chilled beam units UPCOMING WORK Interior prime and first coat painting Terrazzo restoration Sanitary lateral
Aug 51 min read


July 2026
PROGRESS Completed sanitary lining repairs Site water Hydronic piping rough-ins Generator and transformer under slab rough-ins Drywall hanging and finishing Plaster patching UPCOMING WORK Restroom wall and floor tile Cupola painting Under slab plumbing rough-ins Interior prime and first coat painting Terrazzo restoration
Jul 71 min read


June 2026
PROGRESS Building 8 has been removed, and Building 40 is currently being demolished The copper room and balustrade of the cupula have been restored. Windows should be arriving soon. The plaster work in the lobby space has been completed. Touchup and paint will be next.
Jun 11 min read


May 2026
PROGRESS MEP overhead and in-wall rough-ins Main floor bulkhead and wall framing Cupola restoration AHU steel supports Masonry infills Doghouse demo and reframing UPCOMING WORK Second floor door frame installation
May 41 min read


April 2026
PROGRESS MEP overhead and in-wall rough-ins Garden floor ductwork and sprinkler Second floor bulkhead and exterior wall framing Cupola restoration Dormer painting Exterior masonry repairs Plaster repairs UPCOMING WORK Doghouse demo and reframing North and south flat roof replacement Air handler support steel installation
Apr 91 min read


March 2026
PROGRESS Continuing slate roof replacement and dormer restoration Continuing mechanical/electrical/fire protection rough-ins on second floor Main floor ductwork install Wrapping up storm leader replacement Completed mechanical floor duct penetrations/lintels Floor patching Plaster cornice repairs in lobby/prepping/patching plaster walls Jetted/scoped existing sanitary UPCOMING WORK Bulkhead and wall framing Cupola restoration Doghouse demo and reframing
Mar 61 min read


February 2026
PROGRESS Completed selective demolition Continuing slate roof replacement and dormer restoration Began mechanical/electrical/fire protection rough-ins Began scaffolding at cupola Began plaster cornice repairs in lobby Completed gas service installation UPCOMING WORK Wall framing Cupola restoration Structural modifications/repairs
Jan 281 min read


January 2026
DESIGN ACTIVITIES Replacement of the slate roof and repairs to dormers continues. Team is finalizing permitting. Selective demolition is complete, leaving the structure exposed and ready for renovation. UPCOMING WORK Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Protection rough-ins Wall framing Cupola restoration Structural modifications/repairs
Jan 61 min read


November Through December 2025
ACTIVITIES Slate roof replacement Dormer repairs Finalize interior demolition
Jan 61 min read


October 2025
ACTIVITIES Early demolition package is complete. Bids were received for the renovation scope on October 14. Brandt Construction is finalizing review of bids and getting subcontracts in place. Scaffolding is being installed around the front of the building to start the replacement of the slate roof.
Jan 61 min read


September 2025
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES LEARN MORE DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES Selective Demolition is currently underway. Contractors are in the process of removing the old systems, including flooring, ceilings, piping, ductwork, conduit and lighting, to help clear the way for the new systems to be put in place. You can now see the exposed structure of the building. BIDDING ACTIVITY A pre-bid was held on September 30th for contractors to learn about the project and walk the building in prep
Jan 61 min read
August 2025
DESIGN ACTIVITIES Project details are being finalized, including selection of interior finishes, landscaping, and final selections of historic fixtures FINISH BOARD LINK SITE PLAN LINK HISTORIC FIXTURE SCOPE LINK Received initial approval of scope from State Historic Preservation Office for Building 1 renovation Design estimated to be complete by end of August/early September
Jan 61 min read
July 2025
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES Selective demolition in Building 1 Deconstruction and inventory of front stair to prepare for reconstruction
Jan 61 min read
June 2025
DESIGN ACTIVITIES Finalizing site survey and evaluation of storm lines Finalizing architectural, interiors, and structural drawings to submit to State Historic Preservation Office Finalizing direction on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology systems with utilities and contractors CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES Demolition is anticipated to start in the next 2 to 3 weeks
Jan 61 min read
March Through May 2025
DESIGN ACTIVITES Site visits Stakeholder meetings with potential tenants Design review meetings with leadership Historic preservation reviews with State Historic Preservation Office Project scope confirmation
Jan 61 min read
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